Alaskans are far more overweight and inactive than past generations
Despite a long litany of government-funded programs, state and federal health department outreach efforts and messaging campaigns, and tighter regulations on the availability of sugary drinks and candy in schools, Alaskans are more obese and overweight than
Alaska Attorney General Treg Taylor resigns, expected to run for governor
Alaska Attorney General Treg Taylor announced that he will be stepping down from his role leading the Department of Law on August 29. Tapped by Gov. Mike Dunleavy in 2021, he is the third longest-serving attorney general in Alaska’s
Gov. Dunleavy warns that U.S. must stop Russia & China from controlling the Arctic
Just one week before Russian President Vladimir Putin is scheduled to meet with President Trump in Alaska, Gov. Mike Dunleavy wrote a column for Fox News, warning that the Russian Navy, along with China are planning to control the Arctic, and they must be
Poll: In hypothetical race for AK governor, packed GOP field trails Democrat Peltola
Newly released Data for Progress polling shows former Alaska Congresswoman Mary Peltola with the highest favorability among Alaska’s top candidates in a hypothetical ranked-choice election for governor. When asked if they have a favorable or unfavorable
Man who ‘reveled’ in victimizing dozens of Alaska children gets 20-year sentence
Kaden Ollila used technology to harass, stalk and terrorize victims across Alaska, California and elsewhere and reveled in the torture he caused.
Gov. Dunleavy signs orders to improve govt. efficiency, cut waste, slash DEI funds
Gov. Dunleavy signs orders to improve Alaska state government's efficiency, cut waste, eliminate DEI
GOP defectors join Alaska Dems to override Dunleavy and dump $51M more into failing schools
Alaska Democrats and their ideological allies in the GOP joined forces to thwart Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s veto of $51 million in new funding, which state lawmakers had previously approved for Alaska’s chronically underperforming public education
Alaska State Sen. Shelley Hughes announces run for governor
State Sen. Shelley Hughes has thrown her hat into a growing field of Republican candidates who are vying to become Alaska’s next
Want to be understood in the US? Cultural nuance is key
Cross–cultural communication requires knowing how different groups communicate with each other. Studying languages helps us grasp what people and societies have in common, which helps develop a critical awareness of social
A New Dawn: Unleashing Energy and Embracing Digital Freedom
Fellow men and women of the Watch, if you’ve been feeling the weight of bureaucratic red tape stifling our great state’s potential, take heart—today marks a turning point. In a season of remarkable victories for American ingenuity and
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